ORDER OF WORSHIP * Please stand if you are able Bold print denotes congregational response "No matter who

you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here."

* * * * February 24, 2013 PRELUDE

* * * * Second Sunday in Lent

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: The greatest truth I know about life is that love is the answer. If you ask me what the question is, I will tell you it is every question you could ever ask. Love is always the answer to every question and problem. We are here to love and be loved and learn a few things in the process. I can never be wrong when I choose to love. Love rewards me by bringing meaning to my life.
- Dr. Bernie S. Siegel from 365 Prescriptions for the Soul

WELCOME SHARING OF THE PEACE Liturgist: We are all Gods children, made one in Christ Jesus. Let us exchange signs of unity and love, as we share the peace of Christ with one another. The peace of Christ be with you. All: And also with you. (Share the sign of peace with each other.) INTROIT: Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelujah! Hallelu, hallelu, hallelu, hallelujah; Praise ye the Lord! Hallelu, hallelu, hallelu, hallelujah; Praise ye the Lord! Praise ye the Lord! Hallelujah; Praise ye the Lord, Hallelujah, Praise ye the Lord, Hallelujah, Praise ye the Lord!

CALL TO WORSHIP Liturgist: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. Liturgist: Come seek Gods face; wait for the Lord; take courage; be strong.
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We seek Gods face and wait for our Lord Jesus Christ. The Spirit of Christ gives us courage and strength. Great Is Thy Faithfulness #54 Praise

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ANNOUNCEMENTS and NEWS OF THE CHURCH PRAYER OF APPROACH (in unison) All: Invisible God, without the incarnation of your Son, Jesus Christ, we could envision your face only vaguely. You give us the Holy Spirit to enable our prayer and our search for your truth and your will for us. In our worship strengthen us to do your will and help us to know your purpose for us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. OLD TESTAMENT READING Genesis 15:1-12, 7-18 Philippians 3:17-4:1 *GLORIA

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Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. MESSAGE FOR ALL AGES ANTHEM/SPECIAL MUSIC The Power of Your Love Geoff Bullock

CALL TO CONFESSION Liturgist: The Lord is our light and our salvation; whom shall we fear? With humble hearts, let us confess our sins before God and one another.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION All: Merciful God, you have made us citizens of heaven, but we confess that we have set our minds on earthly things. We have let our desire for security restrain our commitment to serve the poor. We have let our fear of danger curb our obligation to love our enemies. We have let our love of things dull our generosity to the needy. We have let our craving for public status prevent our honesty about hidden sins. Yet, you know the desires of our heart and nothing is hidden from you. By the power of the Holy Spirit, conform our sin-weakened bodies to the glory of Christ, that we may be the body of Christ for the world. Amen. DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS Liturgist: God, our light and our salvation, does not forsake us or leave us with our sin. In Christ we are forgiven and offered the gift of healing repentance. All: Thanks be to God! * HYMN Be Thou My Vision #378 Praise

SCRIPTURE FROM THE GOSPEL Luke 13:31-35 MESSAGE CELEBRATIONS AND CONCERNS OF THE CONGREGATION Silent Prayer Pastoral Prayer The Lords Prayer Our Father, who art in Heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. OFFERING OFFERTORY Pew Bible page 1120

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* DOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God for all that love has done; Creator, Christ and Spirit, One. Amen. * PRAYER OF DEDICATION (in unison) All: O God, we have beheld your goodness to us. Accept the offering of the work of our hands, and use us for the sake of Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen. * HYMN Fairest Lord Jesus #58 Praise

* BENEDICTION All: Gladly we go forth into the days of this week committed and ready to serve sacrificially for the Kingdoms good. May our hearts and minds be focused on the tasks of faith that lie ahead. Pastor: Go and be a blessing to God. All: Amen. POSTLUDE * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Please join us for refreshments and fellowship after worship. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Today's worship leaders: Ministers: All members of the church Ushers: Paul Brown and Paul Brown, Jr. Liturgist: Dorothy Terwilliger Coffee Hour: Ray Yates Deacon of Month: Nicha McCuin Acolyte: Paul Brown, Jr. Organist: Stu James Worship Leader: Rev. Pat Jackman
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CALENDAR FOR THE COMING WEEKS Pastor Pats Vacation February 26 March 13 Knit Wits Weds. February 27 7:00 PM Choir Thurs. February 28 6:30 PM Deacons Tues. March 5 4:30 PM Music Committee Sun. March 10 After worship Trustees Council Brown Bag Lunch Palm Sunday Pastoral Relations Maundy-Thursday Service Good Friday Service Easter Sunrise Breakfast/Service Easter Sunday Tues. Tues. Tues. Sun. Tues. Thurs. Fri. Sun. Sun. March 12 March 19 March 19 March 24 March 26 March 28 March 29 March 31 March 31 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 11:30 AM 10:15 AM 7:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 AM 10:15 AM

Rev. Pat Jackmans office hours: Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:00 - 12:00 noon. Home phone: 802-725-8119; Cell phone: 802-770-4003; Church Office: 483-6408. DID YOU KNOW . . . That the most comprehensive genealogical list in the Bible is found in 1 Chronicles chapters 1-9. It covers people from Adam to King Saul. ANNOUNCEMENTS Prayers The churches of the UCC Southwest Association are praying this week for the Shrewsbury Community Church in Shrewsbury, Vermont. Food Shelf Things are needed for the Pittsford Food Shelf. They are looking for boxes of cereal, protein items, canned fruit and vegetables and paper products. The Feinstein Challenge will take place in March. Pastor Pats Vacation - Pastor Pat will be away on vacation Tuesday, February 26th Wednesday, March 13th. The Deacons are arranging with other pastors to cover the worship services on March 3rd and 10th. Arrangements have
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also been made with area pastors to be available for emergencies, funerals or other pastoral needs. If you need pastoral assistance during this time, please call one of the Deacons and they will be able to assist you. Deacons: Dorothy Terwilliger 4832949; Ken Gagnon 483-6217; Nicha McCuin 483-2373; or Bobbie Mills 438-5653, Jane Wilson 459-3415; or Wayne Winston 725-8079. Music Lovers Starting in March we are going to try something new and exciting for worship. We would like to invite any and all musicians, singers and any guest performers to individually sign up for an upcoming Sunday service to do a solo, duet, play an instrument or do a sacred dance if the spirit moves you. We plan on doing this 2-3 Sundays a month and the last Sunday if we choose will be choir Sunday. If you or someone that you know would like to participate, please contact Jean Butler-Smith at 459-2754 to select an upcoming Sunday. Performers are encouraged to provide a selection that can be practiced with our organist, Stu James at a time convenient for both of you. We would also encourage those who play their own music to volunteer, as well. Please come share the Spirit. God Bless You. March Soloists April Soloists rd 3 Jocelyn Frost 7th Jean Butler-Smith 10th Katrina Sweete 14th Matt Harvey 17th Donald Parker 21st - ? 24th - Palm Sunday Full Choir 28th Full Choir 31st Easter Sunday Full Choir Holy Week Services To help you plan in advance services and times for Holy Week, March 24th 31st are listed above in the Calendar for Coming Weeks. More specifics will be provided as the dates get closer. Prayer Request - Forms are located in the pew racks. Written requests may be placed in the offering plate or in the prayer box. You may also request prayers by calling Bobbi Mills (438-5653). Praying the Directory - For the month of February, please keep our church family members from A - J in the directory in your prayers.

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